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Types of Power Systems
- High Voltage / AC - Alternating Current
- 110 or 220 volts
- 50 or 60 Hz
- Low Voltage / DC - Direct Current
- 1.5 volts to 24 volts
- Transformer - convert AC to DC
- Debate about AC vs DC distribution
- AC transmit over longer distances, but less efficient (greater losses)
- DC transmit over shorter distances, but very efficient